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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,243.70, 978,365.55 and 231,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,243.70, 978,365.55 and 231,562.10 is: 347,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,243.70 : 978,365.55 = 231,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,243.70/978,365.55 = 231,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,243.70x = 978,365.55 × 231,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,243.70x = 226,552,381,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,552,381,325.66/652,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,343.15

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